The Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE), Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe has been named the Most Ethics-Driven Communication Leader of the Year at the Strategic Global Awards 2026.
A prestigious international platform recognizing excellence in strategic communication and leadership. The award, presented in Brussels, celebrates professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to ethical communication practices in complex and high-stakes environments.
Osisiadan-Bekoe’s recognition stems from her leadership in managing communication strategy for the Eskills4Jobs Initiative under the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, funded by the World Bank and aligned with Ghana’s national ICT development agenda.
Implemented during Ghana’s election period, the initiative faced a significant risk of political misinterpretation. As a government institution, maintaining neutrality while delivering a nationwide digital skills programme required a deliberate and principled communication approach.
In response, she designed and institutionalized a Communication Ethics Framework, embedding transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and non-partisanship into the Centre’s communication systems. This governance-based approach ensured strict separation between institutional messaging and political narratives, while strengthening public trust.
The initiative trained over 1,400 beneficiaries across eight regions and twenty-two communities, achieving 50 per cent female participation. Beyond numbers, the initiative enhanced institutional credibility, avoided political controversy, and expanded partnerships into five new regions, with endorsements from academic institutions, traditional leaders, and development partners.
Speaking after receiving the award, Osisiadan-Bekoe emphasized the importance of ethics in building sustainable communication systems. She noted that ethical communication is foundational to trust and must be embedded within organizational structures, especially in environments where public perception and policy intersect. Her recognition reflects a growing global emphasis on governance, accountability, and responsible communication practices in both public and private sectors.
The Strategic Global Awards bring together communication leaders from across the world, highlighting innovation, leadership, and impact in the profession. Osisiadan-Bekoe’s win not only marks a personal milestone but also positions Ghana and Africa prominently in global conversations on ethical communication leadership.
As digital transformation continues to reshape economies and societies, her work underscores the critical role of ethical communication in ensuring inclusive, transparent, and accountable development. Her achievement serves as both recognition and a call to action for communication professionals worldwide to uphold the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
Source: MyNewsGh.com